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On 2003-02-07 18:07, BC-Da-Da wrote:
I mean, this notion, it seems to me, really came into prominence with the rise of rock music.***
Wrong-O! You've obviously never listened to a Lord Buckley record. Cool originated with Jazz music. Being cool, meant to be chilled, or not overheated. Dig it, baby! This whole notion of slacker was a big part of the Beatnik lifestyle, but was first important to Black people, via the urban lifestyle that was Jazz. A Black man in the '40s could fight for equality all week, but in the end, he needed the love of a woman, the taste of hard liquor on his tongue, and the soothing sounds of the Bop. It's what keeps a man going.
You'll notice I used the words "came into prominence". I realize the concept was in existence in the jazz age. I'm saying that it was not adhered to on such a drastic basis the way it is now.
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Let's be honest-is it really important? Being cool is for juveniles and Hollywood movie stars. It's about an image one is supposed to project. We like Tiki, we enjoy it. That's all that counts in my opinion. Like Johnny Rotten once said"I gave up worrying about other people's opinions and impressions a long time ago."
"And then he started Public Image Ltd. I'm tired of Punk." Well, that's your choice. Some of us on this forum will still continue to listen to it no matter who thinks it's "uncool","passe'", or whatever.
Mai Tai's, Martin Denny, and Aloha shirts conjure up pleasure. They are enjoyable. I don't give a rat's arse if they're cool or not. That's just somebody else's opinion.
[ Edited by: SlovakTiki on 2003-02-07 19:19 ]
[ Edited by: SlovakTiki on 2003-02-07 19:22 ]
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